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The “older population” is defined as:

The older population in the U.S. refers to those aged 65 and over. In 2006, this demographic numbered 37.3 million, marking a 10% increase since 1996. Approximately 12.4% of older Americans are minorities, with notable figures among women (21.6 million) and men (15.7 million). Many older adults face poverty, with a higher rate among women. Aging leads to changes in body composition and health conditions, emphasizing the importance of Medicare coverage. As the baby boomer generation ages, the number of older Americans is projected to rise to 71.5 million by 2030.

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The “older population” is defined as:

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  1. The “older population” is defined as: • 65 years old or older.

  2. In 2006, the older population numbered _____; an increase of ______ or ____% since 1996. • 37.3 million • 3.4 million increase • 10% increase

  3. About 1 in every _____ Americans (or ____%) is an older American. • 8 • 12.4%

  4. sex ratio of older Americans in 2006 • 21.6 million older women • 15.7 million older men • female : male 138:100

  5. In 2006, _____% of older Americans were minorities • ____% were black • ____% were Hispanic • ____% were Asian • ____% were Indian or Eskimo • ____% reported multiple races • 19.0% minorities • 8.3% black • 6.4% Hispanic • 3.1% Asian • less than 1% Indian / Eskimo • 0.6% reported multiple races

  6. A child born in 2004 could expect to live _____ years, an increase of _____ years vs. a child born in 1900. • 77.9 • 30

  7. In 2004, persons reaching age 65 had a life expectancy of _____ years (_____ years for females and _____ years for males) • 18.7 (average) • 20.0 (female) • 17.1 (male)

  8. The number of older Americans is expected to _____. • In 2010, the number is expected to be _____ • In 2020, the number is expected to be _____ • increase due to baby boomers becoming older Americans • 40 million (2010) • 55 million (2020) • 71.5 million (2030)

  9. In 2006, older _____ (males/females) were more likely to be married. • men—72% vs women—42%

  10. In 2006, _____% of older Americans lived in institutional settings such as nursing homes. As age increases, the % _____. • 4.4% or 1.62 million • increases dramatically • 65-74: 1.3% • 75-84: 4.4% • 85+ : 15.4%

  11. In 2006, about half of the older Americans live in just _____ states. • Which ‘expected’ state is not in the list? • 9 • Arizona—States are: • California • Florida • New York • Texas • Pennsylvania • Illinois • Ohio • Michigan • New Jersey

  12. In 2006, older Americans are _____ likely to change residence. • In 2006, only ____% of older Americans who moved, relocated out-of-state. • less • 17.5%

  13. 2006 family median income for older Americans was _____ • 2006 median income for male older Americans was _____ • 2006 median income for female older Americans was _____ • $39,649 • $23,500 • $13,603

  14. In 2006, about _____ elderly persons were below the poverty level. • In 2006, another _____ elderly persons were classified “near poor” • 3.4 million (9.4%) • 2.2 million (6.2%) • Older women had a higher poverty rate (11.5%) than older men (6.6%) • Whites had lower poverty rate than blacks, Asians or Hispanics • The highest poverty rate is among Hispanic women

  15. In 2004-2005, the most frequently occurring conditions in older persons are: • hypertension (48%) • arthritis (47%) • heart disease (29%) • cancer (20%) • diabetes (16%) • sinusitis (14%)

  16. In 2006, ____% of non-institutionalized persons over 65 were covered by Medicare • Among Medicare beneficiaries residing in nursing homes, ____% were covered by Medicaid • 94 (almost all) • 49% (almost half)

  17. Elderly Body Composition: • Intracellular water is _____ • Thirst is _____ • Total body water is _____ • These people are predisposed to _____. • decreased • decreased • dehydration

  18. Elderly Body Composition • lean muscle _____ • body fat _____ • _____ shape is preferred to _____. Why? • Decreases • Increases • Pear • Less risk of hypertension, stroke & coronary heart disease

  19. Elderly Senses • Hearing _____ with age • Taste & smell _____ with age • Touch & pain perception _____ with age • decreases • decreases • decreases

  20. Elderly Stature & Posture • Older people become _____ because of changes in the vertebral column. Called _____. • _____ is an exaggeration of thoracic curvature. • shorter • kyphosis • dowager’s hump

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